Jeffrey C. Scales
El Paso,TX
Summary
Self-disciplined Army Field Artillery officer with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations. Skilled in crisis management, personnel supervision and resource coordination with mastery of advanced weapons systems and equipment. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Artillery Plans Officer
1st Armored Division Artillery
2023.02 - Current
- Supervised brigade-level planning efforts for three Field Artillery Battalions, coordinated multiple brigade headquarter-level functions and managed resources for tactical operations.
- Selected to serve as 1st Armored Division fire support planner and liaison to III Armored Corps during Warfighting Exercise 23-04, managing all Field Artillery operations coordination between three armored divisions and corps headquarters.
Assistant Operations Officer
4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment
2022.04 - 2023.02
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Oversaw teams planning, implementing and realigning field and base operational strategies.
Field Artillery Battery Commander
Alpha Battery, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery
2021.02 - 2022.04
- Commanded line Field Artillery battery of up to 130 Soldiers, valued at more than $35 million. Facilitated successful execution of multiple operations.
- Supervised, provided life support for, and enabled successful integration of more than 3,500 Afghan refugees during Operation Allies Welcome.
Operations Officer
4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment
2020.07 - 2021.02
- Planned, coordinated, and executed battalion-sized deployment to Kuwait, Iraq, and Syria. Prepared logistical means to ensure more than 400 Soldiers successfully deployed to multiple countries and bases.
- Developed COVID containment element housing more than 200 Soldiers, supervising sustainment means for more than four months.
Operations Officer Observer Coach Trainer
2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery Regiment
2019.02 - 2020.07
- Evaluated and deployed more than twenty National Guard and Reserve elements to Kuwait, Iraq, Ukraine, and Kosovo.
- Supervised implementation of training plans to enable low-performing units to deploy under COVID restrictions.
Executive Officer
Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery
2017.06 - 2018.06
- Command-selected to serve in this capacity. Developed Artillery element valued at more than $27 million and composed of more than 150 Soldiers.
- Facilitated establishment of supply, communications, and armory elements within battery.
Executive Officer
Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery
2016.05 - 2017.06
- Command-selected to serve as second-in-command for a line Field Artillery battery valued at more than $25 million and composed of more than 100 Soldiers.
- Charged with all aspects of logistical, maintenance, and support operations within the battery.
- Supervised deployment of battery and its full compliment of personnel to the National Training Center, five live-fire exercises, and one division-level exercise.
Fire Support Officer
3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment
2015.07 - 2016.05
- Supported commander to integrate indirect fire systems into battle plans, commanding team of seven Soldiers with property valued at more than $3 million.
- Determined target locations based on specific weapons.
- Developed tactical military plans and executed with armored vehicles and light infantry.
Hight Mobility Artillery Rocket System Crewmember
1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment
2011.01 - 2014.05
- Drove and operated heavy and light tactical vehicles and tracked vehicles.
- Served as instructor for more than three hundred incoming personnel in two years.
Cabin Counselor
YMCA Camp Carson
2009.05 - 2010.08
- Worked with more than 1,200 children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
Education
No Degree -
Field Artillery Captains Career Course
Fort Sill, OK01.2019
No Degree -
Field Artillery Basic Officer Leadership Course
Fort Sill06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2014
Skills
- Commander Advisement
- Staff Leadership
- Resource Management
- Data Processing
- Coordinate Operations
- Hazard Mitigation
Accomplishments
- Principal executor for Afghan refugee resettlement.
- Collaborated with numerous NATO partner nations during multiple joint training operations.
- Successfully coordinated three deployments involving more than one hundred Soldiers.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Division Artillery Plans Officer
1st Armored Division Artillery
2023.02 - Current
Assistant Operations Officer
4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment
2022.04 - 2023.02
Field Artillery Battery Commander
Alpha Battery, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery
2021.02 - 2022.04
Operations Officer
4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment
2020.07 - 2021.02
Operations Officer Observer Coach Trainer
2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery Regiment
2019.02 - 2020.07
Executive Officer
Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery
2017.06 - 2018.06
Executive Officer
Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery
2016.05 - 2017.06
Fire Support Officer
3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment
2015.07 - 2016.05
Hight Mobility Artillery Rocket System Crewmember
1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment
2011.01 - 2014.05
Cabin Counselor
YMCA Camp Carson
2009.05 - 2010.08
No Degree -
Field Artillery Captains Career Course
No Degree -
Field Artillery Basic Officer Leadership Course
Bachelor of Arts - History
Western Kentucky University
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